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Horace L. Robinson, of Baltimore, held a
Children's Church Building Service in the
Lecture room of Trinity Reformed Church,
Friday evening of last week. In the course
of his exercises he constructed Church,
representing Christ and the twelve Apoa-
Ties. Ihe twelve Apostles were repre-
seted by as many pillars, and as he
placed the pillars in position he gave sketch
of the lives Of the Apostles. The audience
was large and the exercises were much ap-
preciated.
Henry ]. Hoffacker will withdraw from the
firm of Warner & Hoffacker, restauranteurs,
ahOHt April lst, and will be egeeeded by John
Wentz, of MelrnsG:
David H. Hoifacker is preparing to erect a
machinery hall and warehouse on the lot be-
tween his storehonse and dwelling. The
building will be p feet front, 80 feet deep, two
stories-Jacob Wink carpenter.
William Fl. Shower has moved into his
fathers residence on Main street, and Miss
Nora Shower has moved to Westminster, to
keep house for her brother, John A, Shower.
Manchester Drum Corps closed their fair
and festival last Saturday evening, They
Melted about $40.
About seven inches of snow fell last Satur-
day, which afforded good sleighing for few
days, and usual the sleighing was utilized
by our Y ing folks in sleishing parties.
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Union Mills Items,

On Monday night of last week, while Mr..
Lewis Little, of Silver Run, was returning
from Westminster in spring wagon, in which
he had two new collins, at Stonersville, he
drove upon a stone pile, lit being very dark,
and. upset the wagon, throwing himself out
and both collins on Top Of him. Mr.; Dennis
Cretin heard the crash and ran to Mr.. Little's
assistance and extrieated him. Mr.. l.. was
in semi conscious i10te for some time. Mr..
Cretin very kindly tots him to his home, and
DR.. j. j. Stewart was summoned and found
that Mr.. l.. had received severe internal in
juries. From last accounts he had so far re-
loKered as to he thought out of danger.
During last week three of our aged citizens
were inferred in the cemetery at Silver Runs
David Leppo, aged u years, Daniel Leppo,
aged SO years, and Elizabeth Yeiser, aged 90
years.
Preparations are being made to give an en-
tertainment at the Academy at this place some
time in April. The matter is in charge of
Mr.. Geo. w. Yeiser, teacher, assisted by
others.
On Monday night Of this week q spall child
Of Mr.. Isaiah Bankert, residing near NJ.
Pleasant. fell down the steps and broke its
arm. DR.. ]. J. Stewart, Of this place, re-
duned the fracture.
The snow of last Saturday put rather sud
den check to the farmers hopes of sowing
oats at an early day,
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The stockholders of the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of Dug Hill will
elect directors on Saturday, March 18th.
The report in Yesterdays american that
Mrs. T. Herbert Shriver was extremely i'll
and fears entertained that she would not re-
cover is an exaggeration. She was much
improved on Thursday evening
The Westminster Orchestra has been re-
yiyed. under the leadership of Prof. Arm
strong, of Lynchburg, Va, as teacher: Bailey
MoreIock is manager ofthe organization and
NJ. John Lynch secretary and treasurer
Mr.. Vim. Fenby has been chosen delegate
and Mr.. Z. o. Grimes alternate, by the Meth
odist Protestant congregation of Westminster,
to represent the church at the Maryland An
nual Conference of the NJ. P. Church, which
meets at Easton on April 9th.
DR.. J. A. Riddlemoser, who had been
resident of Mechanicstown, Frederick county,
has located, with his family, at Mt. Airy,
where he will engage in the practice OF his
profession. The Mechanicstown Clarion says
that the Dr. is also considering the advisa-
bility of founding newspaper.
Miss Elizabeth Ann Stocksdale, an aunt of
Mr.. George L. Stocksdale and Mrs Thos. Il:
Bankard, of this city, died at the residence of
her mother, now "a years of age, near st.
Paul's Church, Hampstead district, on Feb
ruary 23d, aged 81 years, months and 10
days Miss Stocksdale was paralyzed several
months ago.
On Friday evening of last week Mr.. John
j. Reese gave a progressive euchre at his
residence, 295 East Main Street. 1t was a
gentlemen's party exclusively, and some
twenty. eight were present, occupying seven
tables. Mr.. Joseph Smith won the first prize
and Mr.. E. P. Brundige the BOBBY prize.
Refreshments were served during the evening.
and the young gentlemen had a royal time.
This Saturday afternoon, March 5, at 2
o'clock, there will be congregational meet
ing at Krideris lutheran for the purpose OF
slecting pastor. On tomorrow afternoon,
the 9th, the Lutheran congregation at Lester s
will meet for the same purpose. These two
churches now compose one charge. If they
elect. the Council will meet on Monday morn
ing to extend the call and make arrangements
for parsonage.
The snow storm of Saturday last was one
of the severest of the season. 1t began to
snow about six O'Clock in the morning, and
in five hours had attained depth OF ten
inches. when at IL O'Clock it began to hail,
and then turned to rain, which settled the
snow to about = sSshes. A savage north
rapidly mgS'ft s col : 81 wind rushed and roared
with great viz G Z houses shook and trees
swayed as if5 Siould be uprooted by the
tempest. MSy @ople could not sleep, but
arose from IL 8 ids and dressed themselves,
not knowing z a.heir houses would be un
rooted or & 5erashing about their ears
The high VIM 2ntinued throughout Sunday,
and on Sunday sight it again rose to hurri-
cane No great damage, however, resulted
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EDEN ITEMS.


Death of an octogenarian-sa of Real Estate.
George Guenther died on February "a, at
the residence of his son-in-law, John Hosfelt.
His funeral took place on the 18th, at St.
Johns Church, though the inclemency of the
weather prevented many of his friends from
paying their last tribute to his remains. Rev.
c. NJ. Eyster officiated in German and Rev.
II. W. Kuhns, d. D., in English. Mr..
Eyster based his remarks on the 18th verse
of the Goth Psalm, and DIR. Kuhns took his
text from the 10th verse of the same Psalm,
and both delivered appropriate discourses.
Mr.. Guenther was SO years, 10 months and ID
days old, and was native of Eisnach, in
SAKE Weimar. He leaves three daughters
and two sons, and was highly respected by all.
The pail bearers were j. J. Abbott, NJ. Witter,
J. Gross, G. Hammer, George Gummel and
C. Hunt.
Lewis Green, mortgage, sold last Saturday
tie Lowe property, containing l6 acres, for
$3.50. The mortgage was the purchaser.
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Yyrope Items.

Death has been in our midst and taken
from us one Of our best citizens, In the beFaon
of Mr.. Jacob Myers, at the age of 66 years
and 2S days. His remains were inferred at
Baust Church on Wednesday, the End inst,
followed by large concourse of sorrowing
relatigeg and friends, where the Rev. Mr..
Delp, of the Lutheran congregation (of which
he was a consistent member for many years.,
improved the sad occasion frop the te4t 2qd
Cor, 5 chap, LIST and 2nd verses. A kind
husband, an affectionate parent and good
neighbor, the community in which he resided
will indeed miss him. Peace be to his ashes.
We extend to his bereaved family our sympa-
thies.
Rev. Mr.. Delp will preach at Baust Church
on Sunday, 9th ips... ~ 2 O'Clock. p. M.
Rev. Mr.. Souders will preach on Sunday,
March 18th, at o clock, p. M.
Miss Susie Bankert is convalescing
No measles have as yet made their appear
anee IN this vicinity.
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In Memoriam.

In accordance with the order passed by the Quar-
terly Conference of Deer Park Circuit that suitable
resolutions be adopted the death of Brother JOS
H. Wheeler, member Of Harmony Grove Chapel,
the committee so ordered, adopted the following:
WHEREAS y has pleased our Heavenly Father, in
beloved brother, Jos H. Wheeler, therefore
Rfs0lued, That we. the members of the Quarserly
Conference Of Deer Park Circuit bow In humble
submission to this expression Of HIS righteous will
Resotted, That we deeply sympathize with the be-
reaved family Of our deceased brother and deyoutly
time 0fneed,
Resolved, That copy oftheseresolutions be given
70 them, and furnished for publication in the COUNTY
papers and recorded on the journal of the Quarterly
Conference.
B.P. laura
Grove ) sHirLEY, COMMITTEE.
ELIAS N. DAVIS,
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

METHODIST Protestant CHURcH.-10.a 80 a.
M, preaching by the pastori $50 p. M, by
Rev. L. E. Albright.
LuTHrRAN.-Seryices at Grace Lutheran
Church, this city, Sunday at 1890 a. m, and
at st. Johns QIeister's) at Up. m.
II. W. KUHNs, Pastor
Rev. P. Lookingbill, will preach at Mid
dletown, Saturday evening; Sabbath morn
ing and evening at Uniontown, and at Green
woods Sabbath afternoon at ? o'clock,
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NO. a4o5 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
as Court of Equity.
Virginia Burnham VS. Irwin NJ. Burnham
and William D. Burnham.
Ordered this 22d day of February, A. D.
1887 that the sale made and reported by
George NJ. Pearce, Trustee for the sale of the
real estate in this cause decreed to be sold,
be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 2sth day of March, next; provided copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in Carroll county, once in each of
three successive weeks before the 2lst day Of
March, next,
The report states the amount of sale to be
S1667.97.
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
feb &c st WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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MARRIED..

on February 81. 1887, by Rev. J. Jones,
P. j. Smith and Miss Emma Nelson, of Mt.
Airy, Md.
At the parsonage of the Reformed Church,
Taneytown, Nd. March /, 1887, by the Rev.
H. Ditzler, Henry Smith, of Emitsburg, and
Miss Addie E., daughter Of Mr.. Americas
Shoemaker, of Taneytown, Md.
Al the residence of the BRIDES parents, at
Manchester, on March End, 1887, by Bishop
Bowman, D. D., LII. D., of the NJ. E. Church,
Rev. MILFORD P. Shriner, of the Virginia
Conference, NJ. E. Church, and Miss Willie
A. Cox.
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Cows Poisoned.

On Monday morning last seven cows of Mr..
Columbus Cover, near Dennings, were poi
soned by some malicious person or persons.
They were all made very sick and two died.
The poison was spripkled in the feed chest,
and the COWS fed first got the most and died.
The others recovered within twenty four
hours. The act was diabolical one and the
perpetrator should be severely punished.
Mr.. Cover offers s25 reward for the appre-
hensiop and conviction of the person or per-
sons who did il. The COWS were very fine,
two of them costing over s4S When they we're
calves.
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Yaathsr RECORD for the week.

February 26-meroury IS at a. M. and az
at p. M; cloudy with ten inches of snow
between a. m. aud ~ M, followed by hail
and rain. February 27-mercury % at a.
m. and 30 at Up, M; more or less cloudy
during the day, with occasional snow squalls,
clear at night. February 2s-mercury 16 at
7 a. m. and 90 at p. mi clear. March L
mercury % at a. m. and 80 at p. m;
cloudy, with light snow in early morning, up
to noon, followed by clear weather. March
2-mercury 30 at a. m. and 48 at 2 p. M;
cloudy and hazy, clear at night. March a.
mercury 81 at I a. m. and 81 at 2 p. M;
cloudy, with rain and hail at night. March
4-mercury "a at a. N. and "a at II M;
snow, followed by cloudy weather; cloudy,
with snov after 2 a. m.
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Mr.. w. L. W. Seabrook, farmer editor of
the Sentinel. is quite sick at his residence in
this city. He has been in bad- health for
months. Mr.. Elias Yingling, a well known
citizen. is also quite sick. Justice p b.
Mikesell has Sc far recovered from his recent
attack as TO be out HgsiE,
Miss Grace Bowers, of this city, has return
ed home, after AN absence of two months on
a visit to her sister, Rev. Mrs. G. W. Levan,
at Easton, Pa. She had delightful visit,
making many friends, who will miss her in
their social circle.
Mrs. ]. J. Baumgartner returned from St.
Louis, Missouri, on Thursday, where she had
been visiting relatives since last fall.
Mrs. Catharine Shellman is quite sick, with
congestive pneumonia, at her residence in this
city. She was taken sick on Tuesday night.
Mr.. jackson c. Colt. the well known
Baltimore architect, was in Westminster on
Wednesday.
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Mayperry l.ens.

The protracted meeting of the Church Of
God, which had been in progress for three
weeks, closed on last Sunday night, by cele-
brating the ordinances, which consisted of
washing the saints feet and Holy Sacrament.
During the meeting thirteen chapters we're
read by the members and eight sermons
preached; Eight persons embraced religion.
Elder Seilhamer will preach in Mayberry
on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, and on
March lSth and directly after service, holy
baptism will be administered.
Henry Heltibridle is confined to his house by
a cut in the left leg, which he received while
hewing posts few days ago.
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DIED.

On the 24th of February, 1887, at Port To-
bacco, Charles county, Nd, Mary Elizabeth
Norris, only daughter of Julian Z, Norris and
Helen LaMotte Norris, formerly of Carroll
county, Nd, aged years, s months and %
days, Baltimore Sun please copy.
Near Silver Run, Feb. II, 1887, David Lep-
pc, aged IA years and 10 days.
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Yraternsl visit.

Edwin J. Lawyer, Chas " Wantz and W.
A. Cunningham, members of Maryland Com
manGery No. l, Masonic Knights Templar,
paid . fraternal visit to Jacques DeMolay
Commandery No. 4, stationed at Frederick,
Nd, on Thursday night, and were very cour-
teously received and Hospitality entertained
by the Eminent Commander, Sir c. V. S.
Levy, Adolphus Fearhake and other officers
and members. The order of the Red Cross
was conferred on four of Frederick's promi-
Hent young men.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, February 2s.-John E. Smith,
surviving executor of Joshua Smith, deceas-
ed. reported sale of real estate.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Mary Ann Feeser, deceased, were granted to
VIM. j. FeeseF.
Susan J. Burlington, cxecptrix of David
Burlington, deceased, received order to sell
goods and chattels and order to sell real
estate.
Tuesday, Mar Susan G.. LeFevre, ad-
ministratrix of Hiram W. LeFevre, deceased,
settled first account.
Louisa C. Smith, administrators of John
Smith, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels, and received order to notify
creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate of
David Bare, deceased, were granted to David
ID. Bonsack.
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In Memoriam.

Departed this life in Frizellsburg, Carroll
county, Nd, Sunday evening, February 9th,
1887, JACOB MYERS, aged sc years aud IS
days. The remains Of the deceased were in
tered at Baust Church Cemetery on Wednes-
day, March 2.
Past his sulerings, past his pain,
Cease 10 weep. for tears are vain;
Calm the tumults of your breast,
For he who suffered Is at rest.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave to lie:
Thou no more shall Join our number
Thou no more our sorrows know.
He's now where he longed to be,
Then let us forbear to complain
That he has now gone from our sight,
We soon shall behold him again.
BY HIS DAUGHTER IN-LAw, MRS. wM. G. MYERS.
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MO. 2455 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Jeremiah Rinehart, Mortgage, VS.. George
X. Schaeffer and Mary W. ScLaeffer, his
wife, and Robert Strickhouser and
Valera Strickhouser, his wife,
Mortgagors.
Ordered this oath day of February, A. D.,
1887, that the account of the Auditor fled
in this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the l4th day of March next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county. 40
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerkorld
True copy,-Test: .mt to
feb26 2t WIN. N. MARTIN,
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febl9 St
EoR SALE.

At Private Sale the property situated on
Main Street, New Windsor, Nd, consisting
of Eve lots, on one of which is a fine DweE
ksEA ling House, and all necessary outbaild-
kaEg ings. This property will be sold entire,
or in separate lots. If not sold by Saturday,
April 9th, 1887, it will be sold at Public
Auction at o'clook, p m, on thatda For
particulars apply to
NATHAN HANNA,
Linganore P. o.,
feb20 ts* Frederick County, Md.
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True copy,-Iest: mt to
feb2s 2t WM. N. MARTIN. G1u0 "
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Fruit, Shade or Ornamental came closer
Berries of any description hone Il MIGHT
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.kt,,qld hand their orders riurse gave her to
s sn IA Coo,,o--s-, j. SD my arms My own
o vi rro;,5aby wanted no past, no future;
Geneya. upremely happy in the present.
are man u she lay in her crib and followed
this couh her eyes that was bIieapper por-
Messgsod to me when she st.,
NJ iihittle hands to me; when ortion, where
II came near her All, Goo rather than
mothers, and wondered, 10Th, there is
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Notice is hereby given that These mus
Meeting of the members of the Com and anv
be held on Monday, the Sh Of Man, III RAGS,
between u and o'clock, p. M, at t,ose;soId
pany's office, No. 201 N. Holiday fnertv
Baltimore, Nd, for the purpose of !.
Thirteen Directors for the ensuing yesfie has
FRANCIS SHRIVER, her
febl9 St Secretary.
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tnWEsrMINsrER MD.

More Complimentary Notices from the Press.
Baltimore Telegram.
1t is an excellent compilation of the affairs
of that town. and is handsomely illustrated
with engravings of the public buildings and
prominent residences, and at the same time
gives an accurate list of the population.
Upper Marlboro Gazette.
Like most wBf1k coming from the Advecete
Office it is a model of typographical excel,
lence. 1t ooHtains so we'll filed pages, show
ing the natural resources and business posi-
biities of this business town. tits illustrated
with well executed cuts of the most promi-
nent buildings in the town.
CentreriHe Record.
We have long considered Westminster to
be typical Maryland town of the front rank,
inhabited by progressive, prosperous, hap
by and intelligent people. Our opinion is
confirmed by very neat directory of the
town, recently issued by Vanderford Bros.
Tasty in design, rich in material and neat in
its execution, this little book proelaips to the
world what pushing and energetic lutte city
Westminster is. ItgiYes Illustrations Of some
of the public buildings, contains historical
sketch of the town and cloquently outlines its
advantages as place of residence and a
business community. And among the COM
mendable enterprises of this pushing and
plucky town none deserve greater credit for
good accomplished in the interest of the town
than our very highly esteemed contemporary,
the HeMecrqita 4df9aqtei
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The wife Of Hoyt Sherman, of Des Moines,
Iowa, died Wednesday, after lingering i'll
ness. A short time ago an effort was made
to strengthen her by TRANSMISSION of blood
from the arm Of her son Frank, vigorous
young man. The benefit was only temporary.
Her husband is the brother Of Senator John
Sherman, of Ohio, and Gen. W. I. Sherman.
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An earthquake shock was felt on the south
side of Long Island on Wednesday Ternoon
at half-past four O. clock. 1t was distinctly
felt at Far Rockaway, Babylon, Breslau, Bald
Island. At Far Rockaway the shake was
preceded BY low rumbling sound.
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feb20 Isl
TOR SALE CHEAP
Il AND ON EASY TERMS.

A lot with Dwelling, Brick Store Fms
House, Stable aud other outbuildings. .HH1El
A good stand for any Business, situated in
Frederick County, on the pike mile from
Mechanicstown and w. NJ r. R., also short
distance from Mt. st. Mary's College. For
particulars &C., address
SIMON HALLE & SON,
sos W. Franklin St., Baltimore, Nd,
feb12-4t*
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The mineTa al Tyler, Pa, have been on
strike for several weeks, and on Wednesday
the work of evicting them from the company's
houses was begun, az new men were ready to
take the places Of the strikers.
An epidemic of measels prevails at Lewes,
Del. Five persons have died within the past
two weeks, and several hundred persons are
more or less Frustrated,
Mrs. Mary Cross, an so-year old resident
of Lynn, Mass, has awakened from an eleven
day nap and is reported to be doing we'll.
Measles has carried off Moses Parks, of
Reynolds, Ga, at the age of go years.
Tennessee has chartered twelve new rail,
road companies in five weeks.
Public Printer Benedict has been confirmed
by the Z. 8. senate-a7 T. 10,
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Insane Prisoners to be Sent Back.

The directors of the House Of Correction
met on Thursday afternoon at the institution.
A quorum Yves present, including Governor
Lloyd, Attorney General Roberts and Con
troIler Turner. The board discussed the
question of insane people being sent to the
prison by justices of the peace. As there is
no place in the House of 'Correetian for them
to be confined and treated, the board does
not propose they shall be received The
board Of directors intend to stop justices from
sending Insane people to the prison, Attor-
leY. General Roberts offered tho following
yesolaIlsN <FF=h;sh was adopted 'sThn o. m
lion Of tlSl tHate is caIIedAe
House Of Correction is not sui.aule place fof
the insane, and that the act of the General
Assembly of 1884 expressly prohibits the COM
uiitment of insane persons to the House Of
Correction: that in view of the fact that a
large number of the unfortupatss are sent to
the institution, it is hoped that the needless
expense of sending them here will not be in
CURED in the future, as in all cases each per-
son will be sent whence he or she camo."